André Tempé - Domaine du MeywihrClos de Meywihr Gewürztraminer Alsace Grand Cru 'Kaefferkopf'
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The Clos de Meywihr Gewürztraminer Alsace Grand Cru 'Kaefferkopf' of the André Tempé - Domaine du Meywihr is in the top 0 of wines of Alsace Grand Cru 'Kaefferkopf'.
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Discover the grape variety: Iona
It is said to come from a seedling of diana - the latter is also a seedling of catawba - and propagated in 1860 by Dr. C.W. Grant, the introduction in the United States would date from 1863. Other ampelographers give it as coming directly from a seedling of catawba. The only certainty is that it is an interspecific cross with Vitis Labrusca as a parent. It should be noted that it is the parent of the diamond and the golden muscat. Iona can be found in the United States, Canada, New Zealand, etc. In France it is totally unknown. This variety can only be of interest to amateur gardeners, on the one hand to enlarge their collections and on the other hand, because it produces an excellent juice.
Informations about the André Tempé - Domaine du Meywihr
The André Tempé - Domaine du Meywihr is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 19 wines for sale in the of Alsace Grand Cru 'Kaefferkopf' to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Alsace Grand Cru 'Kaefferkopf'
The wine region of Alsace Grand Cru 'Kaefferkopf' is located in the region of Alsace Grand Cru of Alsace of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Maurice Schoech or the Domaine Kuehn produce mainly wines white, sweet and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Alsace Grand Cru 'Kaefferkopf' are Gewurztraminer, Riesling and Pinot gris, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Alsace Grand Cru 'Kaefferkopf' often reveals types of flavors of pear, oak or melon and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, dried fruit or vegetal.
The wine region of Alsace
Alsace, located in the extreme north-east of France, is Distinguished from other French wine regions by its strong Franco-Germanic influences. These influences are the result of a back-and-forth between the German and French sovereignties over the last few centuries. They can be seen not only in the architecture and culture of Alsace, but also in the wines. Alsace wines are produced under three main appellations: Alsace and Alsace Grand Cru for still white wines (Sweet and Dry), and Crémant d'Alsace for Sparkling wines.
The word of the wine: Solid
A full-bodied wine, rich in tannins and probably with good ageing potential.
